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RADIO ACADEMY - NEW TRUSTEES ANNOUNCED

Three new members have been elected to sit on the board of trustees of The Radio Academy, following a vote by Academy members, with a fourth trustee co-opted by the board.
Dixi Stewart, Editorial Lead, BBC Radio and Music; Grace Hopper...

RADIO ACADEMY TRUSTEE ELECTIONS - VOTING NOW OPEN

The Radio Academy is seeking three members to join its Board of Trustees. Following a month’s application process, we are happy to showcase everyone who has provided their details to fill one of these roles.
All Radio Academy members hav...

RADIO ACADEMY TRUSTEE ELECTIONS - NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

The Radio Academy is seeking three members to join its Board of Trustees and nominations are open now for anybody that wishes to put themselves forward.
The Board of Trustees is the Academy’s sovereign body and is elected by Academy members.&n...

Radio Academy appoints Sean Childerley as Managing Director

The Radio Academy has appointed Sean Childerley as its new Managing Director.
Childerley, who takes up his position in early December, will report to The Radio Academy Chair, Dr. Yvonne Thompson CBE and its Board of Trustees.
As Managing Director, ...

For my maiden speech I’d like to share my ambitions during my term as chair of the Radio Academy, but like King Henry said to his six wives, don’t worry I won’t keep you for long. Firstly though I’d like to share a bit...

London & South East Branch networking event

The London & South East branch of The Radio Academy Invites you to an evening of network and collaboration.
A chance to find out more about The Radio Academy and how to join the London & South East Branch
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EXTRA Ordinary

It’s been a while since I last penned a few words, after a very busy time with #RADFEST18, #MentalHealthMinute, Radio Audio Week and launching the Young ARIAS, more of which later, we’ve also opened and closed our search f...

#RADFEST18 LINE-UP LOCKED AND LOADED

The full line-up for this year’s Radio Festival (#RadFest18) is now revealed, with BBC Radio 1’s Charlie Sloth and MP, Damian Collins, added to the bill of guests speaking at this year’s event at the British Library on May 15th. &nb...

Radio Audio Week

“We’re delighted to be collaborating on this, stick it in your diaries and keep your ears to the ground for more details as we go.” Rog x
UK radio industry announces first Radio Audio Week
The UK&rsqu...

New Chair & Deputy appointed to The Radio Academy

Doctor Yvonne Thompson, CBE, has been appointed as the new chair of The Radio Academy, with John Dash appointed as deputy chair.
The appointments will take effect in April when current chair, Chris Burns, and deputy chair, Steve Parki...

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